March 19
Uganda: Uganda's Ebola Fight Goes to Communities
Independent (Kampala)
Uganda's Ministry of Health together with its partners, the World Health Organization (WHO) Country Office and, the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC),… Read more »
Uganda: FDC's Prodigal Sons Struggling for Relevance Ahead of 2026 Elections
Nile Post
Several politicians who split from the Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) to form new political parties continue to fight for a foothold in Uganda's dynamic political scene. Read more »
Uganda: Ssenyonyi Calls for Unified Anti-Illicit Financial Flows Legislation
Nile Post
Leader of the Opposition in Parliament, Joel Ssenyonyi, has urged African governments to harmonize legislation against illicit financial flows (IFFs) to combat financial crimes… Read more »
Uganda: Gang Violence Reignites Fear in Mbale As Another Youth Dies
Nile Post
Brian Waniala, a procurement and logistics graduate, was attacked on March 9 by a suspected gang of teenage criminals along Mukamba Road as he walked home from watching a football… Read more »
Uganda: Tokenism ,Patriarchy Still Hindering Women's Leadership in Uganda - Activists
Nile Post
Female-led Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) have raised concerns over stringent accountability measures and negative public perception, arguing that these challenges hinder their… Read more »
Uganda: MPs Question Low Fund Disbursement Under Grow Project
Nile Post
Legislators have raised concerns over the slow disbursement of funds under the Generating Growth Opportunities and Productivity for Women Enterprises (GROW) project. Read more »
Uganda: Is ULs President Isaac Ssemakadde Being Targeted? Legal Battle Sparks Debate
Nile Post
The arrest warrant for Uganda Law Society (ULS) President Isaac Ssemakadde has raised serious questions about the motivations behind his prosecution. Read more »
Uganda: Bobi Wine Condemns Abduction of Nup Supporter in Mbarara
Nile Post
Bright Muhumuza, a dedicated member of the National Unity Platform (NUP) in Mbarara City, is alleged to have been abducted on the evening of March 18 in Mbarara City by heavily… Read more »
Uganda: Multichoice Uganda, UCC Launch Regional Film Competitions and Filmmaker Workshops
Independent (Kampala)
MultiChoice Uganda, the home of great Pay TV entertainment has in partnership with the communications regulator, Uganda Communications Commission (UCC), and other partners,… Read more »
Uganda: Equity Bank Uganda Takes Abakyala Ku Ntiiko Aura to Masaka
Independent (Kampala)
For the second time in one week, Equity Bank Uganda brought women entrepreneurs, financial experts and industry leaders under one roof as the Abakyala Ku Ntiiko reached Masaka on… Read more »
Uganda: Museveni Asks PDM Beneficiaries to Take Full Responsibility of Funds
Nile Post
President Museveni has urged beneficiaries of the Parish Development Model (PDM) to take full responsibility for the funds they receive, emphasizing that the program is a direct… Read more »
Uganda: MP Opendi Celebrates 'Special' Women's Day in Her Constituency
Nile Post
Tororo Woman Member of Parliament, Sarah Opendi has officiated at a unique Women's Day event organized by Kwapa Catholic Parish Priest. Read more »
Uganda: Museveni Says Government to Create Special Fund for Fishermen
Nile Post
The government will create a special fund for fishermen, aimed at improving their livelihoods. Read more »
Uganda: Festo Camera Group Opens in Kampala, Promises Quality and Reliable Service
Independent (Kampala)
"We are here to bridge the gap in Uganda's camera sector," says Festo Muwonge, the proprietor of Festo Camera Group Uganda Ltd, a one-stop shop for cameras and after-sales… Read more »
March 18
Uganda: Museveni Orders Overhaul of Passport and ID Issuance System
Independent (Kampala)
President Yoweri Museveni has issued an Executive Order mandating a comprehensive review of the passport and national identity document issuance process, following numerous… Read more »
Uganda: Uganda Hosts Resource Partners' Conference to Strengthen Small-Scale Fisheries
Nile Post
The Government of Uganda, through the Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry, and Fisheries (MAAIF), in collaboration with the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United… Read more »
Uganda: Kitagwenda Councilor, Three Others Arrested Over Child Sacrifice Allegations
Nile Post
Kitagwenda District Police Commander Bashir Bakulumpangi said the incident began on Sunday evening when Trinah's mother sent her to deliver Shs10,000 to a person who had requested… Read more »
March 17
Uganda: Uganda Rolls Out Historic Malaria Vaccine to Combat Deadly Disease
Nile Post
The Ministry of Health is set to launch the nationwide rollout of the R21/Matrix-M malaria vaccine, a historic breakthrough after more than three decades of global efforts to… Read more »
Uganda: Journalists Reporting On Elections Brutalised By Security Forces [press release]
IFJ
Journalists Hasifah Nanvuma from Nation Media Group, Hassan Wasswa of NBS Television, and Francis Ijjo from NTV Uganda were brutally assaulted by the security forces while… Read more »
Uganda: Guns Silenced As People Power Wins in Kawempe
Independent (Kampala)
After two weeks of chaotic campaigning where baklava masked soldiers dragged and arrested candidates from nomination booths, beat up journalists, and fired live bullets at… Read more »
Uganda: Patrick Oyulu - I Stepped On a 'Landmine' [opinion]
Independent (Kampala)
In Uganda, when someone wakes up with swollen legs or mysterious pain, explanations abound. In Buganda, they'd say, "Yalinye Etalo," meaning they stepped on something supernatural.… Read more »
Uganda: No Need for Consultation On Working With NRM Government-Anthony Akol
Nile Post
Kilak North MP Anthony Akol has dismissed criticism from religious leaders and locals regarding his decision and that of some opposition MPs in Acholi to collaborate with the… Read more »
Uganda: NWSC Managing Director Inspects Kagera Water Project, Calls for Quality and Collaboration
Nile Post
The Kagera Water Project is nearing completion, with National Water and Sewerage Corporation (NWSC) Managing Director Dr. Eng. Silver Mugisha urging patriotism and collaboration to… Read more »
Uganda: Health Ministry Engages Cultural Institutions On Malaria Vaccination
Nile Post
The Ministry of Health has engage cultural institutions around the country in a bid to rally masses toward Malaria vaccination. Read more »
Uganda: CSOs Criticize Govt for Exceeding 3% Budget Cap, Citing Fiscal Indiscipline
Nile Post
Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) have raised concerns over Uganda's budgetary discipline, criticizing the government for repeatedly exceeding the 3% supplementary budget cap… Read more »
